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Ava M.

New York, NY

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$21/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My names Ava , 20, and I am home from college living with my parents in the city for the summer. I am the youngest of three, grew up babysitting and have always loved kids. I am minoring in education with hopes of bringing my bubbly and exuberant personality to the classroom one day. I have 7+ years experience babysitting...
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Fun-Loving And Energetic Sitter!

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Cara, and I am a graduate of University of the Arts. I moved to NYC to pursue acting, and I love all forms of art! I've been working with children of all ages for around 11 years. In college, I worked in a children's enrichment center, where I was in charge of supervising up to 25 kids from the ages of 0-6....
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Fun, Professional And Experienced Sitter

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there - My name is Francesca, I am a 23-year-old college graduate and have enjoyed caring for children of all ages for 10+ years. I began when I was just 13 as a "mother's helper" and have had the pleasure of enduring countless babysitting, nannying, and camp instructor jobs over the years. I have even worked with some...
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Part-Time Care Giver

New York, NY

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I am currently a freshman at Bucknell University. I am pursuing a career in Business Analytics with a minor in Art Entrepreneurship. I love kids, I have a younger sister I have taken care of all my life, and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I took a babysitting course in my local town and am CPR certified. I have watched...
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New York, NY

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Madeleine! I'm 30 years old, an Ivy League graduate, and currently living in NYC where I work as an HR professional for a fitness brand. Originally from Central New York, I began babysitting at 11 as a mother's helper, and by 12, I was regularly caring for a family with six kids throughout high school and college. During...
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New York, NY

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Mayte and I'm passionate about providing reliable, loving childcare. With years of experience, I've helped a first-time mom with her baby, worked as a nanny for twins, and babysat for families with multiple children. I've also been a mother's helper for a family with three boys, offering hands-on support and creating...
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All About Me!

New York, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My personality is outgoing, nurturing, and creative. I'm patient and an excellent communicator. My child skills include conscientiousness, engaging with children on their level, and picking up information quickly. I like working with kids because everyday is a new opportunity to help them grow. I have a genuine love for...
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New York, NY

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Abbie and I graduated from Muhlenberg College in 2020 where I majored in Dance and Business. I am currently a nanny in Philadelphia, but I am relocating to NYC in the fall. Over the past few years, I have worked as a mother's helper, nanny, and a regular babysitter for children aged infant to preteen. Each family I...
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Part-time, Temporary Caregiver

New York, NY

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I am looking for late afternoon/evening or weekend positions, preferably in the UES/Midtown location. Please see below for my experience with childcare and reach out with any questions. I was a mother's helper for two different families, one with 3 children ages 1, 3, and 6, and one with two children, ages 2 and 4. I...
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New York, NY

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Hi! I am 23 years old, and I am a graduate student at Columbia University's Teachers College where I'm earning a masters degree in autism and intellectual disability. For the '24-'25 school year I was the lead special education teacher for a preschool children who have variety of disabilities and moderate to high support needs....
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Caring, Energetic, And Responsible Babysitter In NYC!

New York, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Emily, a 25-year-old living in East Village with significant experience babysitting and nannying. I have approximately 10 years of experience working with children through being a nanny and mother's helper, in addition to years of further experience at summer camps, daycares, and children's hospitals. Over the years, I...
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New York, NY

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I'm Jahri your new favorite babysitter :) With over 7 years of hands-on childcare experience, I've basically earned a PhD in sippy cups, sidewalk chalk, and bedtime negotiations. As the oldest of six siblings (yes, six!), I've been changing diapers, calming tantrums, and helping with homework since I was 12. My youngest...
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New York, NY

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello. My name is Gemima; I'm 23 years old. I recently graduated from BMCC for A. A for psychology. I speak five languages: my country language, Lingala, French, still learning Spanish, of course English and ASL. I'm currently working as a high school para. With a very flexible schedule. I have five years of experience in...
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A Little About Me!

New York, NY

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$25/hr
13 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Caring, Vibrant and Creative; I grew up with a large family. I have had a baby on my hip for what seems like my whole life! I love kids and babies, exploring and seeing the world through their eyes. I care about the wellbeing of your kids! I want to form relationships with them and help them grow into their best selves. I'm...
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Social Work Graduate Student Looking For Summer Nannying Opportunities

New York, NY

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Eliza and I am a MSW graduate student looking for a summer nannying/babysitting role! I currently work for another family with three kids, but their two older children will be heading to camp so I'm looking to connect with new families who could use child care during the summer months. I have spent the last...
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A Bit About Me!

New York, NY

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Cate. I'm a student at Bucknell University, and I love doing anything outdoors, being creative, being with animals, and just generally spending time with kids. I would like to say that being born and raised here has given me a pretty good sense of direction! When I was 7, my Aunt and Uncle adopted my little cousin, and I...
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Loving And Caring Full-Time Nanny

New York, NY

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! My name is Josie, I'm from New Hampshire, and I'm so excited to move to New York. I am loving and caring, responsible and reliable, & creative and happy! I grew up working with children and have experience with all ages! I started working with children at age 12 as a mother's helper and haven't stopped since! I spent my...
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I Love My Position As A Nanny. Been Working With Kids And Their Families For A Few Years Now.

New York, NY

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
I love working with kids I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts . Hi my name is Naomi Roman . I'm here to make your life easier, you think of it I can do... some of my services are (but not limited to) Organizational projects Decluttering Staging UnPacking Light Housekeeping Office Organizing Home...
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Joyful, Musical, And Creative Childcare Provider With 3 Years Of Experience

New York, NY

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello there! I am a recent graduate of Nazareth University with a BFA in musical theatre. I am joyful, creative, adventurous, and kind. I find working with kids to be so rewarding. They have big feelings and so much creativity, which are two qualities I think we could all use a little bit more of! It warms my heart to help a...
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Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
From baby dolls to babysitting, I've always enjoyed taking care of children, even at a very young age. I have been a mother's helper since I was 12 years old and have been working with kids ever since! I have taken care of children from 2 months old to 11 years old but especially love working with babies. My past experiences...

Andrew S. says "Hannah was great. Lots of experience and love to share with our daughter from 1 month to 9 months. Very good with little ones."

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  • 66 mother's helpers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $24.15/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated mother's helpers is 4.5

FAQs for finding a mother's helper

In a lot of cases mother’s helpers take on many of the same babysitter duties that a normal babysitter does. A mother’s helper can help with homework, can supervise children, and can even do light housework. The biggest difference between a sitter and a mother’s helper is typically their age. Usually, a mother’s helper is a “babysitter in training” who isn’t old enough to be alone in a home with children, but can help keep an eye on children while parents are nearby while taking some time to themselves. Review 66 profiles to see which responsibilities mother’s helpers near you are happy to take on.

Thanks to babysitting websites like Care.com, it’s easy to find qualified babysitters online near you, including mother’s helpers. You can search through Care.com profiles to find a mother’s helper who has the experience you’re looking for and can help tackle the top babysitting duties on your list in New York, NY. You can even search by hourly rates and check out reviews from real families.

Similar to babysitting rates, mother’s helpers rates can vary based on different factors like their years of experience or where you live. Typically, mother’s helper rates near you start at $24.15.

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